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N232 THB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 THB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 130,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 130,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,274 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW

N/S/R TYRE OUTER EDGE SCRUBBING OUT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

REAR BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED AND PITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,158 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 124,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (Marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,229 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not checked seats in the up position

Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,694 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not checked seats in the up position

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2012 87,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,924 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 80,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,823 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 76,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper split on ends

Pass 7 Feb 2009 70,393 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,075 miles

both outer cv boots perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight coolant leak, front axle area

Pass 10 Feb 2007 57,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,943 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N232 THB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N232 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N232 THB registered?

N232 THB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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